About this kit...
Thanks to a Heritage Fund Grant, we now offer check-out kits specific to the Frances Short Pond!
Kindergarten – Water Senses: Using sensory games and activities, students will make observations about the pond. Complementary field trip: “Natural Senses”
First Grade – Aquatic Insects: Students will learn about insects that live in and around the water. Includes materials such as magnifying glasses and insect nets. Complementary in-class program: “Incredible Insects”
Grade 2 – Weather Feelings: Weather, feelings, and senses! Complementary field trip: “Wacky Weather”
Grade 3 – Plants at the Pond: Students will learn about and observe watershed plants. Complementary in-class program and field trip: “Plant Power”
Grade 4 – Water Use in Flagstaff: History of water use and why conservation is important. Complementary in-class program and field trip: “Water Quality”
Grade 5 – Backyard Habitat: Human-made habitats and their benefits.
Grade 6 – Bird-Watching in a Riparian Habitat: Migratory birds, bird calls, binoculars, bird ID, and more! Complementary in-class program: “Mapping Migration”
Middle School Art – Pond Palette: How does the pond create its colors? An introduction to basic watercolor technique.
Middle School English – Writing about Water: See how water has inspired past and present writers. Students will then use water as inspiration for their own writing.
Middle School Science – Water Quality Testing: Includes testing equipment for pH, DO, fecal coliform, nitrates, phosphates, turbidity, and macroinvertebrate testing.
Middle School Social Studies – Water Bill of Rights: Looks at water legislation in Arizona and Flagstaff, comparing it to the Bill of Rights. Students will be able to create their own Water Bill of Rights for the pond.
High School Art – Basket Weaving: Looks at Native American basket-weaving tradition. Students will be able to create their own baskets.
High School English – Water Voices: An in-depth look at the use of water metaphor in writing using past and present examples. Students will use their investigations to write a biography of a classmate.
High School Science – Aquatic Insects: Students will learn how to find and identify the insects of the pond and how to use their findings to understand pond health.
High School Social Studies – Pond Petition: Students will determine a positive improvement for the pond. Skills learned and used: interviewing, surveying, data collection, formulation of a management plan, reporting and presenting findings.